martinimerlin (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thanks for this video. Barnet is one of the underrated and forgotten Big Band leaders. "Skyliner" is my favorite Barnet tune. --- Martini Merlin

123BubberMiley (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

is this a german show? the international swing parade?

jeremyj913 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Now this is real music!

knobstick (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

So he is - I should've looked closer, lol!

cjs1776 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I agree. A catchy melody. Charlie is playing a soprano saxophone. Thanks.

hanjomorren (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

In my younger years I considered Charlie Barnet to be a second rate musician. Ha, what did I know. This man was a great musician with a bloody great band. Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fediya (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Actually, it's Dick Meldonian who still ocassioanlly fronts a big band.

Leebm29 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

He is GREAT.What is his name? Leebm29 at yahoo dot com

padleynj (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

such a relaxed player..wonderful..

knobstick (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I got round it by whistling it after the video stopped, lol! Always loved the way there are two melodies going on at the same time, the short choppy trombone/trumpet line and the long notes played by the saxes. And that clarinet riding on the top like a silver aeroplane flying up in the stratosphere - wonderful!